The Best of Clark County voting begins!

Discovery Dental, serving Washougal, Camas, and Stevenson, WA, provides our friends and community members with the highest level of care in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you had an exceptional experience with Dr. Stinchfield and our dental team? Did our staff at Discovery Dental go out of their way to make your day? Has Dr. Stinchfield helped you maintain a bright, healthy smile? If so, please take a moment and vote for Discovery Dental as this year's Best Dentist of Clark County!

You can vote for Dr. Sinchfield and our team on The Columbian website. Anyone who votes is also eligible to receive a $50 gift card to Beaches, so don't delay in submitting your entry!

Thank you, from all of us at Discovery Dental!

Dental implants for patients with diabetes

Dr. Stinchfield understands dry mouth, gum disease, delayed healing and other health issues are all special concerns for our patients with diabetes. But what are your options when infection has weakened teeth beyond repair? In many cases, Dr. Stinchfield recommends dental implants as permanent replacements for damaged teeth.

Recent studies of dental implants with diabetic patients show success rates of higher than 90 percent. In the rare case that the implant does not blend properly to the bone, Dr. Stinchfield will remove and the procedure at Dr. Stinchfield can be repeated. While the process of implantation takes longer than conventional treatments like bridges, the strength and durability of implants make them an excellent long-term solution for your tooth replacement. If you have diabetes and have lost one or more teeth (and your diabetes is under control), you may consider implants. However, if your blood sugar is not controlled, Dr. Stinchfield recommends putting off any non-emergency dental care, including implants, bridgework and dentures – until you’ve worked with your primary care physician to control it.

Otherwise, feel free to give us a call and our staff will try to answer any diabetes-related questions we can.

A new smile in just 6 months at Discovery Dental

Dr. Stinchfield is pleased to offer our adult patients Six Month Smiles®, a new cosmetic braces system that can transform your smile in less time. This treatment is quick, comfortable, and nearly invisible. On average, our office is able to give patients the healthy and beautiful they've always dreamed of in just six months.

Is Six Month Smiles right for you? The Six Month Smiles online smile assessment questionnaire can help determine if this treatment option will fit your lifestyle. When you're ready for a new smile, please give Dr. Stinchfield a call to schedule a Six Month Smiles consultation!

Discovery Dental Begins The First Phase of Our Office Renovation

If you haven't noticed already, Dr. Stinchfield and our team at Discovery Dental are excited to announce that we've begun our office renovation project. We started the first phase of the four phase renovation project at the end of this January, and we are planning for the renovation to span over the next two years.

The Discovery Dental office renovation will mend many of the issues with the older building, and create space for Dr. David Stinchfield's brother, Tom Stinchfield, DDS, to join the practice this July. These new office updates will also increase the efficiency of our office, and provide a more comfortable experience for our patients. Of course, we will still be retaining our office's beautiful scenery.

Pardon the dust for the next two years as we make way for these exciting changes!

American Heart Month

Did you know February is American Heart Month? It’s a great time to take notice of the health of your heart, says Dr. Stinchfield. Cardiovascular disease remains American's number one killer, according to the American Heart Association. Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care.

Visiting our office on a regular basis can help prevent gum disease or at least catch it in its early stages. And because people with dental insurance are more likely to visit their dentist when they should, a healthy mouth begins with a visit to Discovery Dental. In observance of Heart Month, Dr. Stinchfield says it’s also important to know your numbers: blood pressure (less than 120/80), cholesterol (less than 200) and BMI (less than 25). If you have any questions about heart health, or about your treatment at Discovery Dental, please give us a call today.

Prioritize your oral health with regular checkups!

If you’re brushing and flossing on a regular basis, we think that’s fantastic! But, don’t forget that it’s also important to visit Dr. Stinchfield every six months, in addition to brushing your teeth a couple times a day.


It's important to visit Discovery Dental for regular hygiene visits, so that we can ward off the damaging effects of periodontal disease (the leading cause of tooth loss in adults), and catch problems while they are small and easily restorable. Putting off valuable regular hygiene appointments can end up costing you much more in the end! If we can save a tooth from the traumatic/catastrophic event of a fracture or toothache, you are much better off. In the end, regular checkups save the patient time, money and discomfort.

Small problems in the mouth get larger each day they go untreated. Get 'em while they're small! Visit our website today to schedule your next appointment with Dr. Stinchfield.

Dr. Stinchfield supports National Children’s Dental Health Month

With February being National Children's Dental Health Month, our team at Discovery Dental thought we'd share a few good oral hygiene tips with our patients, courtesy of the American Dental Association, or ADA.

• Teeth brushing techniques: It takes only two minutes to properly brush, using short, gentle strokes and devoting extra attention to the gumline, areas around fillings and hard-to-reach areas such as the back teeth.
• Flossing: hold the floss snugly between thumbs and index finger and place between each of the teeth, making sure to go beneath the gumline and curving the floss around the base of each tooth.
• Snack wisely: choose healthy snacks such as vegetables, fruits and cheese and avoid sticky, chewy candies that can stick to the teeth. If you eat these snacks, make sure to brush after doing so.
• Carbonated or sugary drinks: these beverages create acids that can damage the teeth when mixed with saliva, so they should be avoided altogether. When drinking one of these beverages, avoid sipping on it throughout the day. Rather, have a drink and then brush your teeth.
• Regular dental visits: You should visit us regularly (approximately every six months).

National Children's Dental Health Month, now in its 61st year, aims to increase awareness about the importance of kids' oral health. If you have any questions about keeping your mouth healthy, or about your treatment with Discovery Dental, please feel free to give us a call!